Mile 300 Report
Manzanita Beach, Manzanita, Neahkahnie Beach
September 2, 2021
Almost half of the people seen were kite surfers.
Report Details
Almost half of the people seen were kite surfers. The dead Mola mola was a sigificant find...the first I've found in 5 years of CoastWatch surveys. They are not uncommon in the open ocean near Manzanita but are rare on the beach.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 9. Other Activities: Kitesurfing: 6.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Common Murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Dead Mola mola in the sand. Also known as the Ocean Sunfish, this specimen was only 16" long but average adults weigh over 2,000 pounds and are the size of a sedan.
Driftline Content
Wood pieces.
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